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The Silver Package These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to learn about Romans and Celtic Settlements whilst still developing their comprehension skills. Included in the Silver Pack: • A Text • A Teacher Presentation • A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions • An extension activity • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking • A wordsearch • A Crossword • A Colouring Pages A Just Tick It - An adaptive resources for reluctant writers ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ These resources are great for: • In class learning • The Reading Corner • Independent work • Homework • Guided reading sessions • Assessment practice • Reading interventions • Emergency sub plans The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education Or Try The Bronze Pack I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources. Please complete this form to share your thoughts. Feedback Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

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For other great resources visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd The document is a Leadership Weekly Log template designed for a Reading Leader to track various activities and tasks related to the school’s reading program. The log includes sections to note down actions taken in multiple areas such as: Lesson Drop-in / Use of support staff. Staff Meeting / CPD (Continued Professional Development) / Meetings with staff. Book Look / Differentiation (Guided Reading records for Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1). Subject Review. Working Environment / Working Wall. Action Plan / School Development Plan (SDP). Greater Depth. English Hub. Pupil Reading / Discussion / Questionnaire. Reading Policy. Follow-up Actions. Analysis of Results (National + Termly). Resourcing. Reading Tests (termly) NFER: At the end, the document provides space for task details, listing the date, task, year/teacher, focus, and next steps for each activity or observation throughout the term. There are checkpoints at half-term and end of term to summarize and reflect on progress. Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year! Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Simone Biles **Also Available: ** Floella Benjamin Lenny Henry Marcus Rashford Martin Luther King Jr Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase! What’s Included? Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet Develop these key skills: Fluency and Expression Practice Vocabulary Building Synonym Development True or False Challenges Multiple Choice Quizzes Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Dictation resource is a key part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed to reinforce and apply spelling skills in context. It complements other resources in the programme, such as “Dots and Dashes” for segmenting words, sight vocabulary recall, and spelling games. Through structured dictation exercises, students practise spelling rules, prefixes, suffixes, and sight words they’ve learned. This resource helps solidify their understanding and accuracy, supporting confident spelling across all areas of literacy. Consider acquiring the other parts of the programme to provide a comprehensive spelling education. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4 Spellings Games Years 3&4 Spelling Rules Units 1- 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Spelling Games resource is an engaging part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), tailored for Years 3 and 4. It offers a variety of interactive games designed to reinforce spelling skills, making learning fun and effective. These games help students practise spelling patterns, sight words, and rules in an enjoyable and dynamic way. This resource works seamlessly with other parts of the programme, such as Dots and Dashes for segmenting words, Dictation exercises, and sight vocabulary practice. By integrating play into spelling practice, students build confidence and proficiency in their spelling abilities. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4 Spellings Games Years 3&4 Spelling Rules Units 1- 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Sight Vocabulary resource is a crucial part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed specifically for Years 3 and 4. It focuses on helping students recall and accurately spell high-frequency words they encounter regularly in their reading and writing. This resource complements other components of the programme, such as Dots and Dashes for segmenting words, Dictation exercises, and spelling games. By mastering sight vocabulary, students improve their fluency and confidence in spelling, which is essential for overall literacy development. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dots & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3 & 4 Spelling Games Years 3 & 4 Spelling Rules Units 1 - 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Supporting Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units 9 - 14 and special focus skills. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Dots and Dashes resource is an essential part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), specifically designed to help students segment words into their individual sounds. By breaking down words into phonetic components, children can better understand spelling patterns and sound-letter correspondences. This resource pairs perfectly with other components of the programme, such as Dictation exercises, sight vocabulary recall, and spelling games. By mastering segmentation with Dots and Dashes, students build a strong foundation for accurate spelling, which they can apply across all literacy activities. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4 Spellings Games Years 3&4 Spelling Rules Units 1- 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Spelling Worksheets resource is an essential part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed for Years 3. These worksheets provide targeted practice to reinforce key spelling skills, such as adding prefixes and suffixes, segmenting words with Dots and Dashes, and applying spelling rules. These worksheets are designed to complement other parts of the programme, including Dictation exercises, word changes, and spelling games. By using these worksheets, students can solidify their understanding of spelling patterns and enhance their proficiency in spelling through consistent practice. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4 Spellings Games Years 3&4 Spelling Rules Units 1- 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

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Year 4 Spelling Worksheet – Unit 1 to 8 (Aligned to compliment Read-Write-Inc) This engaging spelling worksheet is designed to complement the Read Write Inc program for Year 4 students. Tailored to reinforce spelling rules and vocabulary from the unit, this resource provides fun and challenging activities that help children build their spelling skills in alignment with the broader literacy curriculum. Perfect for classroom use or home practice, this worksheet offers a structured approach to mastering key spelling concepts. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dots & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3 & 4 Spelling Games Years 3 & 4 Spelling Rules Units 1 - 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Supporting Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units 9 - 14 and special focus skills. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education

Year 3 Spelling Worksheet – Unit 1 to 8 (Aligned with Read-Write-Inc) This engaging spelling worksheet is designed to complement the Read-Write-Inc program for Year 3 students. Tailored to reinforce spelling rules and vocabulary from the unit, this resource provides fun and challenging activities that help children build their spelling skills in alignment with the broader literacy curriculum. Perfect for classroom use or home practice, this worksheet offers a structured approach to mastering key spelling concepts. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dots & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3 & 4 Spelling Games Years 3 & 4 Spelling Rules Units 1 - 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Supporting Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units 9 - 14 and special focus skills. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education

Unlock the world of literacy with our comprehensive educational resource designed around the classic tale of “Snow White.” Perfectly tailored for Year 4 students, this interactive package includes a wealth of activities to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. For more resources visit my shop What’s Inside: A Presentation - focus on fluency and expression, vocabulary, different questions types, and critical thinking exercises. Questions - focus on Vocabulary, Retrieval, and Inference. Answers Why Choose Our Resource? Tailored for Year 4: Content is perfectly pitched for the reading level and cognitive abilities of Year 4 students. Interactive and Engaging: Activities that go beyond rote learning to truly engage students in their educational journey. Comprehensive Coverage: From vocabulary and comprehension to critical thinking, this resource covers all key areas of literacy education. Bring the magic of “Cinderella” to your students today with this expertly designed educational tool! Check out Cinderella Hansel & Gretal Rapunzal Snow White The Emperor’s New Clothes For Newsletters, Freebies, and Resource Updates joing the Bitesize Education community **I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources. Please complete this form to share your thoughts. Feedback

Escape From the Mountain Of Shadows | Adventure GameBook Base Pack This Adventure Game Book is perfect for students in Years 3 and 4. The resources allow students to improve their reading skills and love of reading whilst developing their comprehension skills. An adventure where you are the hero. Make your own choices whilst attempting this epic quest! Included in the Base Pack: • An Adventure Game Book (12 pages) • A comprehension activity with 14 questions (2 pages) • An extension activity • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use If you like this resource purchase the Add-on! £3.95 • A Teacher Presentation (20 pages) • A Video Hook to start the adventure • A Glossary for any unfamiliar words • A Wordsearch - to develop vocabulary recall • A Crossword - to improve vocabulary through contexts. • A Colouring sheet • An Audio version of the book - to support reluctant readers ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ These resources are great for: • In class learning • The Reading Corner • Independent work • Homework • Guided reading sessions • Assessment practice • Reading interventions • Emergency sub plans The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education For Newsletters, Freebies, and Resource Updates joing the Bitesize Education community **I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources. Please complete this form to share your thoughts. Feedback

Escape From the Mountain Of Shadows | Adventure Game Book | Add-On This Adventure Game Book is perfect for students in Year 3 and 4. The resources allow students to improve their reading skills and love of reading whilst developing their comprehension skills. An adventure where you are the hero. Make your own choices whilst attempting this epic quest! In this resource Add-On Pack: • A Teacher Presentation (20 pages) • A Video Hook to start the adventure • A Glossary for any unfamiliar words • A Wordsearch - to develop vocabulary recall • A Crossword - to improve vocabulary through contexts. • A Colouring sheet • An Audio version of the book - to support reluctant readers DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BASE PACK These resources are great for: • In class learning • The Reading Corner • Independent work • Homework • Guided reading sessions • Assessment practice • Reading interventions • Emergency sub plans The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education For Newsletters, Freebies, and Resource Updates joing the Bitesize Education community **I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources. Please complete this form to share your thoughts. Feedback

Useful Reading Recovery / Guided Reading resources. For other great resources visit: Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies! **I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources. ** Please complete this form to share your thoughts. Feedback

The pack includes science investigation and experiment templates (with some planning examples) for planning for an investigation/ experiment, worksheets for children and IWB teacher demonstrations.